Islamabad— Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Qatar from February 23–24, 2026, at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with other cabinet members and senior officials, reflecting the importance Pakistan attaches to its relations with Qatar.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit underscores the deep-rooted fraternal ties between the two countries and highlights their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors.

During his stay in Doha, Prime Minister Sharif is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the Qatari Amir. The discussions will cover the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, economic cooperation, energy partnership, and enhanced people-to-people exchanges.

Both sides are expected to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, infrastructure development, energy collaboration, and manpower export — areas that have long been central to Pakistan-Qatar relations. The talks are also likely to focus on expanding economic ties and identifying practical avenues for future collaboration.

Pakistan and Qatar enjoy a longstanding partnership built on mutual trust and close coordination at regional and international forums. The upcoming visit is seen as an opportunity for the two leaderships to exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.

Observers say the meetings could further strengthen diplomatic coordination and contribute to broader efforts aimed at promoting peace, stability, and economic prosperity in the region.

The visit comes at a time when both countries continue to deepen their engagement in key strategic and economic sectors, reinforcing their commitment to long-term partnership